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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act 2, Scene 2, what is the first of Geoffrey's realizations about himself?
(a) He is angry about his childhood.
(b) He is happiest working in the theatre.
(c) He is secretly attracted to Gorgeous.
(d) He loves leading bus tours.

2. In Act 2, Scene 1, the sisters Rosensweig confront each other. What does Gorgeous say both sisters think about Gorgeous?
(a) They think she manipulates people.
(b) They never liked her husband.
(c) They are jealous of her marriage and career.
(d) They are jealous she is the gorgeous one.

3. What compliment does Geoffrey pay to Pfeni during their conversation at the start of Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) She is beautiful.
(b) She knows who she is.
(c) She is intelligent.
(d) She is capable of being alone.

4. What does Sara do when Pfeni takes her hand in Act 2, Scene 1, the morning after the party?
(a) She breaks into song.
(b) She gives her sister a fierce hug.
(c) She cries.
(d) She pulls it away.

5. After the confrontations in Act 2, Scene 1, which sister of the Sisters Rosensweig seems to be the most honest about their lives?
(a) Gorgeous.
(b) None of the above.
(c) Pfeni.
(d) Sara.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Merv say about his feelings for his late wife during Act 1, Scene 4?

2. What does Merv say about the circumstances of his wife's death?

3. What does Sara do after Merv leaves in Act 2, Scene 1?

4. What does Gorgeous imply about her marriage in Act 2, Scene 2?

5. In Act 2, Scene 1, what does Tess accuse Sara of living without?

Short Essay Questions

1. Which sister seems to be the most truthful in Act 2, Scene 1 and why?

2. In Act 2, Scene 1, what is spoken about passion?

3. Describe Geoffrey's beliefs about his and Pfeni's work as artists.

4. What might the tea kettle Nick gifts to Sara represent?

5. Who do the three sisters toast and why?

6. What is Sara's response to Merv's compliments in Act 2, Scene 1?

7. Explain why Pfeni and Geoffrey were first drawn to each other and crazy about each other when they met.

8. What does Merv reveal about his wife?

9. Describe the mood as Act 1, Scene 4 opens.

10. Explain the two epiphanies Geoffrey has at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 2 regarding Pfeni.

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